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Jan 21, 2025 - What are Intentional Communities & Do They Provide Mental Health Benefits?
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Daily Motivation
January 21, 2025
TODAY'S MOTIVATIONAL MESSAGE
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You will eventually find your way to the light. No problem lasts forever. Life changes happen even when we aren’t ready for them at the time. But we have to view them as an... Continue Reading
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What are Intentional Communities & Do They Provide Mental Health Benefits?
About one in four adults reports feeling lonely.
And loneliness can lead to some pretty adverse mental health effects, such as the development of depression. As we move more online than ever before, this probably doesn’t come as a surprise.
In fact, many people interact more online than they do in person.
However, intentional communities offer an alternative way of living.
These communities prioritize human connection and shared purpose, which involve a conscious effort to create stronger social bonds and more sustainable lifestyles.
So, what is an intentional community anyway?
Energy Vampires: 5 Ways to Protect Yourself from Emotional Drainers
Have you ever encountered someone who left you feeling completely depleted?
Maybe you had some energy before meeting that person, but during the conversation you literally felt your energy draining from you. Some people call those types of people energy vampires, because they have the tendency to drain every last ounce of your life force.
What are Energy Vampires?
Energy vampires can exhibit a range of traits, but a common characteristic is their negativity…
One Positive Action
Handwritten Apology
Sometimes, the hardest step in fixing a strained connection is just starting the conversation. Writing a handwritten apology is a powerful way to show someone that you care enough to slow down, think deeply, and make the effort. In a world full of quick texts and emails, the act of putting pen to paper stands out. It shows you’ve taken the time to reflect, and it feels so more personal.
Start by being honest about what you’re apologizing for. No dodging or excuses, just own it. Acknowledge the impact of your actions or words and how it might have hurt the other person. Apologies aren’t about defending yourself, they’re about understanding the other person’s experience. Writing it down gives you the chance to choose your words carefully and avoid the knee-jerk reactions that can sometimes happen in face-to-face conversations.
You don’t need to write a novel; just be genuine. Share what you’ve learned and how you’re working to be better. Sometimes people just need to hear that their feelings are seen and validated. And even if the apology doesn’t fix everything right away, it can lay the groundwork for healing. Bridges take time to rebuild, but this step can be the foundation.
When you’re done, give yourself credit for doing something difficult but worthwhile. Whether they respond or not, you’ve taken a step toward accountability and growth. And that matters, both for them and for you. Apologies are about more than fixing relationships; they’re about becoming the kind of person you want to be.
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Today's Affirmation
I give myself time to adjust to new ways of thinking. I choose to focus on what’s going on at this moment. I can bring gratitude to any situation. I can tap into... Continue Reading
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